This article presents an overview of the state-of-the art in modeling and simulation, and
studies to which extent current simulation technologies can effectively support the design …

This article introduces the concept of combining both form (CAD models) and behavior
(simulation models) of mechatronic system components into component objects. By …

By combining linear graph theory with the principle of virtualwork, a dynamic formulation is
obtained that extends graph-theoreticmodelling methods to the analysis of flexible multibody …

Modeling mechatronic multibody systems requires the same type of methodology as for
designing and prototyping mechatronic devices: a unified and integrated engineering …

This book has evolved from the passionate desire of the authors in using the modern
concepts of multibody dynamics for the design improvement of the machineries used in the …

Abstract As reviewed in Chap. 2, Newton-Euler (NE) equations of motion are found to be
popular in dynamic formulations. Several methods were also proposed by various …

We present a first-order recursive approach to sensitivity analysis based on the application
of the direct differentiation method to the inverse Lagrangian dynamics of rigid multibody …

A new set of “branch coordinates” are introduced and used to define the time-varying
configuration of a planar multibody system with open and closed kinematic chains. The …

This paper describes the implementation of general multibody system dynamics on Scissor
lift Mechanism (ie four bar parallel mechanism) within a bond graph modeling framework …

This paper introduces research leading to a computer-aided design tool in which
engineering designers can test various design concepts (topologies) in an environment …